Gourd Flower Vase #2 in Nebular Purple, 12.25"h (Ben Owen III) Shino Glaze Series 75"h with inside diameter 9"

75"h with inside diameter 9" at top of planter

This Covered Jar is a stunning vessel for dried goods

These two glazes develop as a result of the natural bleaching properties in the minerals of the wood ash or the overlapping effect of the ash on top of the applied black glaze

A beautiful example of Ben III’s Copper Penny Glaze

Gourd Flower Vase #2 in Nebular Purple, 12.25"h (Ben Owen III) Shino Glaze Series 75"h with inside diameter 9"This vase is a result of Bens influence from shapes and forms in nature. With an organic, from the Earth feel, this Gourd Vase fuses modernity with tradition. The gourd design is a form that Bens grandfather made as well. The curvature of the vase provides a lovely accent for the wood fired micro crystal growth. The Nebular Purple resulted from experimenting with cobalt glazes fired inside the wood kiln atmosphere. The slow cooling of the kiln creates